Brandenburg City officials have work several years to find additional parking in Brandenburg Riverfront Park for various activities.
Among the many attractions on the shore of the historical river town is Buttermilk Falls Walking Trail, a popular trail that hosts hundreds of walkers and joggers each day. Many use the trail daily or multiple times a day regardless of the weather. The entrance to the county operated trail featured limited parking near the gate area causing traffic congestion during peak hours on certain days.
In an effort to ease the congestion issue, Brandenburg City leaders built a sidewalk from the entrance to Buttermilk Falls to the new gravel parking area next to the gazebo last fall. the sidewalk allows access to the trail with out having to walk in the traffic way of the park. City leaders recently designated the paved area near the entrance of Buttermilk Falls a handicap parking zone with new signage with arrows marking all of the area reserved. Additional “No Parking” signs have been installed along the wood line to prevent parking blocking utility easements, as well as along the retaining wall of the old sewer plant.
Brandenburg Police Chief Scotty Singleton answered some of the questions raised during the Brandenburg City Council meeting Monday (4/10) night. Besides the basic question of why that change occurred, council members have been asked about the specific spaces. Chief Singleton said that all of the normal parking places are for handicapped parking only and violators could face a $250 fine. He said even with no lines painted on the blacktop the posted signs designate the entire area a reserved parking area for those with a handicapped tag.
The action by city leaders also assists organizers of various events planned through out the year across the street at the amphitheater. City leaders believe that the confusion is a minor adjustment for those who use the park.
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